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The assumptions of learning curve theory include: |
| | A) | The amount of time required to complete a given task will be less each time the task is undertaken. |
| | B) | The unit time will decrease at an increasing rate |
| | C) | The reduction in time will follow a predictable pattern |
| | D) | Both A and B |
| | E) | A and C |
| | F) | A, B, and C |
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Which of the following statements are true about learning curves? |
| | A) | Learning curves can be applied to individuals and organizations. |
| | B) | A learning curve may be developed from an arithmetic tabulation, by logarithms, or by some other curve-fitting method. |
| | C) | Time per unit and units of output per time period are two ways to think about the improved performance that comes with learning curves. |
| | D) | A and B |
| | E) | A and C |
| | F) | A, B, and C |
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Which of the following is not a general guideline to improve individual performance based on learning curve? |
| | A) | Proper selection of workers |
| | B) | Proper training |
| | C) | Motivation |
| | D) | Work on all jobs simultaneously |
| | E) | Allow workers to help redesign their task |
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In this chapter, the concept of learning curve is related primarily to: |
| | A) | Labor turnover |
| | B) | Output of the system over time |
| | C) | Facilities layout |
| | D) | Cost of inventory |
| | E) | All of the above |
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If firm experiences a learning rate of 70% and unit number 1 took 10 hours, then how many hours will unit number 9 take? |
| | A) | 7 |
| | B) | 4.9 |
| | C) | 3.23 |
| | D) | 3.43 |
| | E) | none of the above |
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Which of the following is an accurate statement for an 80% learning process? |
| | A) | The time for the second unit should be approximately 80% of the time required for the first unit. |
| | B) | The time for the 8th unit should be approximately 64% of the time required for the second unit. |
| | C) | The time for the 3rd unit is 80% of the time for the 2nd unit. |
| | D) | Both A and B. |
| | E) | None of the answers are correct. |
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Which of the following is not a source of improvement in learning curves? |
| | A) | Employee training and education |
| | B) | Changes in administration, equipment, and product design |
| | C) | Work specialization |
| | D) | Frequently redesigned product |
| | E) | none of the above |
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What would be the labor hours required for the 80th unit if the first unit took 12.5 hours and the learning rate is 80%? |
| | A) | 3. 05 hours |
| | B) | 14.5 hours |
| | C) | 0.31 hours |
| | D) | 4.56 hours |
| | E) | 3.8 hours |
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